This year me being a mom is going through a transition. My son Tao will be turning 18 and will leave the house to travel and study.

When kids come into our lives, the first lesson we are taught is to “be at service”. We may plan to sleep in, watch a movie, read a book, start painting, talk on the phone with a friend… but let’s face it, for many years parents simply don’t have easy access to these simple pleasures. If we want to enjoy being a parent we better accept and comply to this fact…..